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Among airlines operating Nashville to San Antonio flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and San Antonio.

Flights from Nashville to San Antonio usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at San Antonio (SAT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to San Antonio:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $259 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $445 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Nashville to San Antonio most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Nashville to San Antonio route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $324 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $485, a difference of $161. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to San Antonio flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Antonio are San Antonio River Walk, SeaWorld San Antonio and Alamodome. These are among the most viewed places in San Antonio on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nashville to San Antonio:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 9:56 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 1:21 am.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $361. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Nashville to San Antonio takes 2h 26m, covering 820 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Nashville to San Antonio are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 24m, compared with 4h 32m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 4h 35m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

San Antonio Airport (SAT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Nashville to San Antonio range from $304 to $436, with an average of $361 over the past 12 months. Anything below $304 counts as a good deal.